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Cheapest return flight
R15 369
Typical prices: R16 524-R21 165
Turkish Airlines
Tue 20/11Wed 5/12
JNB - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R10 054
Typical prices: R10 720-R17 097
Turkish Airlines
Thu 22/11
JNB - ORD • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
10 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 10 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 11% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Istanbul (IST)
Cheapest • Avg R16 570 (return)
Newark (EWR)
Shortest trip • 20h 54m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to O'Hare Intl (JNB-ORD)

 
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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl

Fri, Nov 20 - Sat, Dec 5
Turkish Airlines Logo
0:20 - 10:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
41h 40m1 stop Istanbul
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11:45 - 22:25ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 40m1 stop Istanbul
R15 369Turkish Airlines
Fri, Mar 19 - Sat, Apr 24
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 8:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
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10:15 - 13:30ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R15 402Ethiopian Air
Fri, Nov 20 - Sat, Dec 5
Turkish Airlines Logo
0:20 - 10:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
41h 40m1 stop Istanbul
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11:45 - 22:25ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 40m1 stop Istanbul
R15 582Turkish Airlines
Mon, Jan 11 - Wed, Jan 27
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 7:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 13:30ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R16 550Ethiopian Air
Tue, Feb 16 - Tue, Aug 10
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:20 - 22:23JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 03m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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19:55 - 9:15ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 20m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson London Heathrow
R16 697Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Feb 16 - Wed, Aug 11
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:40 - 22:23JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
32h 43m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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13:15 - 19:40ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R16 697Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Feb 16 - Tue, Aug 10
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 14:18JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 18m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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14:00 - 18:30ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 30m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark
R16 747United Airlines
Tue, Feb 16 - Tue, Aug 10
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22:00 - 11:47JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 47m1 stop Newark
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9:00 - 18:30ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 30m1 stop Newark
R16 747United Airlines
Sun, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 30
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23:55 - 14:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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16:25 - 22:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R17 681KLM
Tue, Jan 26 - Tue, Jun 15
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23:55 - 14:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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14:10 - 21:20ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 10m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
R17 763KLM
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

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How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport typically range from R16 524 to R21 165. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R15 369 on Turkish Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. It's 7% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 14% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at R16 074 return.
•April (R20 831) and March (R20 093) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 29% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are cheapest 10 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 26% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

R10 054
Beat the crowds with an average 64% drop in travellers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 51% increase in travellers.
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

When to book flights from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How long is a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 00m, covering 22 543 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight?

    Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from R16 524 to R21 165, with an average of R18 050 over the past 12 months. Anything below R16 524 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the R18 050 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R15 369 to R94 911. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R11 734, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD)?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging R1 042 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Routes Car & Truck Rentals
    • Europcar
    • Hertz
    • Ace
    • Dollar

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 22% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 20% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 16% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 15% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R16 927 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R20 716, a difference of R3 789.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 20h 54m, compared to 21h 57m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 23h 23m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What is the time difference between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 8 hours behind Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (Central Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are McCormick Place, United Center, and Chicago Riverwalk. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average R16 927, which is about R3 789 less than Saturday fares (18% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 10 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 26% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport trip for February. Fares historically average R16 074 return in that month – typically R4 757 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).

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